Creon

Pancrelipase is a prescription medication for people who cannot digest food normally because their pancreas does not make enough enzymes due to cystic fibrosis or other conditions. Pancrelipase is a mixture of enzymes normally produced by the pancreas that help the body digest foods.

This medication comes in capsule form and is several times a day, with food and plenty of fluids.

Some of the common side effects of pancrelipase include diarrhea, upset stomach, and cough.

Gastrointestinal [1] Pancreatitis [2] Cystic Fibrosis [3] Pulmonary Disease [4]

Reviewed by:

Beth Bolt, RPh [5]

Review Date:

June 22, 2012

Citation:

"Creon", DailyMed: Current Medication Information; U.S. National Library of Medicine [6]

http://www.rxwiki.com/creon [7]

Pancrelipase [8]

Rx Company Link:

AbbVie Inc. [9]

RxNorm ATC Ref:

Enzyme preparations [10]

Contributor:

Anyssa Garza, PharmD [11] Eric Ho, Pharm.D [12]

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Creon treats enzyme deficiency of the pancreas. Always take it with a meal or snack and plenty of fluid. If you eat a lot of meals/snacks in a day, be careful not to go over the daily dose.

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Creon [13]